Correctional Lieutenant

Shawnea Lazarus

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SUMMARY

Exceptionally knowledgeable and resourceful Army Veteran and Correctional Law Enforcement professional with over 30 years experience in problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to lead and manage employees, develop, and implement training curricula with excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION

Cedar Grove High School, Ellenwood, Georgia Graduated May 1990 MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army/ US Army Reserve

Honorable Discharge

Specialist 1990-1998

• Oriented soldiers in the onboarding process

• Completed applicable paperwork for getting new soldiers set up with payroll and benefits

• Ensured that organization’s policies and systems functioned as intended

• Performed administrative tasks, handled regulatory compliance and reporting tasks to see employee safety and welfare policies

• Kept lines of communication open between soldiers and management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Patuxent Institution and Maryland Correctional Institution for Women Jessup, Maryland

Correctional Lieutenant 2017-2022(Retired)

• Manage/Coordinate shift activities, meeting Staffing levels

• Manage Staffing needs; hiring for Overtime, Payroll

• Accessed complex computer systems to obtain confidential criminal records, jail records and criminal history

• Provided narrative reports describing events, incident reports, disciplinary reports, and special observations reports

• Responded to emergencies in accordance with the institutional emergency plan.

• Ensure shift meets all Security Standards

• Identify Training needs for officers; implement training Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Maryland Correctional Institution for Women

Jessup, Maryland

Correctional Lieutenant (Acting) 2015-2017

Correctional Sergeant/Institutional Training Specialist (ITS) 2011-2015 Correctional Corporal/Institutional Trainer (IT) 2008-2011

• Conducted orientation, basic training, and in-service training courses in the basic principles of corrections and other relevant topics

• Assisted in the development and implementation of Institutional Policies and Procedures, Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance with ACA

(American Correction Association), MCCS (Maryland Commission on Correctional Shawnea Lazarus

Standards), COMAR (Code of Maryland Regulations), Maryland State Statues, and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act).

• Prepared and coordinated training schedules and maintained agency staff training records

• Worked independently, prioritized work and accomplished assignments within established deadlines.

Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services Maryland Correctional Institution for Women

Jessup, Maryland

Correctional Officer Corporal 1996-2008

• Supervised inmates and maintained custody, security, and control

• Responsible for the operations of inmate housing units and maintaining security

• Inventory equipment and keys daily; and complete the daily inventory forms. SKILLS

• Expert analytical skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, & Outlook)

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to accomplish established deadlines

• Ability to correctly follow established procedures under stressed situations

• Mature judgement, sound character and impartiality in dealing with staff and inmates

• Ability to work across cultural boundaries to achieve the mission of the agency AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS and CERTIFICATIONS

Correctional Officer Certification

General Instructor Certification

Enhanced Instructor Training Program Certification Use of Force Instructor Certification

Security Threat Group Certification

First Aid and CPR Instructor

Field Training Officer Certification

First Line Supervisor Training Program Certification MMC Narcotic Test Basic Competency Certification

FEMA IS 100A- Introduction to the Incident Command System FEMA IS 700A- National Incident Management System (An Introduction) Shawnea Lazarus

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